National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians
Oscar Figueroa has extensive experience in emergency medicine and education, currently serving as a member of the Consejo Técnico Rector Internacional del Método Arcon since February 2024. As the Executive Director and Academic Director at Fast Care El Salvador since November 2017, Oscar Figueroa also holds key leadership roles as President of the Patronato Cuerpo de Bomberos El Salvador and the Asociación de Medicina de Emergencias de El Salvador. Additional contributions include serving as Affiliate Faculty and member of the Regional Education Committee for Latin America with the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians, as well as providing technical advisory roles for the Ministry of Health of El Salvador and other institutions. Oscar Figueroa's background includes consulting for KOICA on health projects and teaching at the Escuela de Posgrados UEES, alongside a solid foundation as a paramedic with the Cruz Roja from 2006 to 2017. Educational qualifications include completion of the Paramedic Education Program in Emergency Medical Services at the University of Cincinnati.
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National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians
Formed in 1975 and more than 72,000 members strong, the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT) is the nation’s only organization that represents and serves the professional interests of all EMS practitioners, including paramedics, emergency medical technicians, emergency medical responders, and other professionals providing prehospital and out-of-hospital emergent, urgent or preventive medical care. NAEMT members work in all sectors of EMS, including government service agencies, fire departments, hospital-based ambulance services, private companies, industrial and special operations settings, and in the military. NAEMT serves its members by advocating on issues that impact their ability to provide quality patient care, providing high quality education that improves the knowledge and skills of practitioners, and supporting EMS research and innovation.